Chamber Connection - Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber Connection
Connection
A publication of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
September 2014 • website: www.woosterchamber.com • email: info@woosterchamber.com • 330-262-5735
Wayne Economic Forum
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This fall, the 2014 Wayne Economic Forum is presenting a
stellar slate of business executives who will be sharing their ideas
& vision. These top-notch speakers will inspire you to face your
business challenges in a new manner as they present the struggles
and success they've experienced throughout their journey.
The forum was founded in 2013 by a group of business
leaders in the Chamber. On the heels of being recognized seven
consecutive years as a top micropolitan area in the nation for new
business growth, the Chamber committed to forming an annual
forum of top executives. The inaugural event was attended
by more than 300 members and we are excited to announce
that our 2014 forum will be held on Thursday, October 16th at
Greenbriar Party & Conference Center. Tickets to the event are
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Join the Movement in the Place you Call Home!!
You get your morning coffee
here. You get your haircut here. You
find that certain thing you were looking
for here. But actually, you get SO MUCH
MORE. When you shop at local small
businesses in Wooster, you support all
the things that make Wooster great. The
money you spend here, stays here. RIGHT
HERE...in this place you call your neighborhood.
In 2014, Small Business Saturday will be on November
29th. It's a day dedicated to supporting small businesses here
and across the country. As a small business, we invite you to
participate by actively promoting Small Business Saturday in your
business. As a neighbor, we ask you to just go out and shop!
Visit the Small Business Saturday page on the Chamber's
website to see how you can participate. See the difference you
can make when you shop small in Wooster! Pass it on!
Presenters
Manufacturing Day
More than 1,500 events across
the country will take place on Friday,
October 3rd, on National Manufacturing
Joseph S. Kanfer
Day. The Wooster and Orrville Area
Chairman & CEO, Gojo Industries
Chambers of Commerce will be hosting a series of events to
Gojo's Journey from Garage to Hospital
improve public perception of the careers available here in Wayne
County and to recognize the value they contribute to our local
economy. Local manufacturers will be opening their doors to
C. Robert Kidder
better educate students and the public.
Former Chairman, Chrysler Group
Today's manufacturing facilities are showrooms of the
Culture, Crisis & Performance Turnarounds
latest technologies staffed by highly skilled and well educated
professionals. They produce products using modern technology
such as robotics & 3D printing. We invite you to find out more
about the rewarding and prosperous careers availabe right here in
William A. Longbrake
your backyard!
Former CEO, Washington Mutual, Inc.
Please refer to the enclosed flyer to find out more about
Rise & Fall of Washington Mutual
the open hours and tours being offered. We hope you will help us
shed light on this lucrative career path.
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Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
2014 Board of Directors
Stewart Fitz Gibbon, Chair
Wayne Savings Community Bank
Dee Vaidya, Past Chair
RDM Equipment Company
Lesley Mast, Chair Elect
Rea & Associates
Dr. John Cook, Treasurer
Long, Cook & Samsa, LLC
Mark Morrison, Secretary
Morrison Custom Welding, Inc.
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Michael Carroll
LuK USA LLC
Rod Crider
Wayne Economic Development Council
Bret Defibaugh
Bowman Beverage
Bobbi Douglas
Steps/Every Woman's House
Ryan Gilbert
PNC Bank
Bruce Hendrick
RBB Systems, Inc.
Sandra Hull
Main Street Wooster, Inc.
Louise Keating
Keating Law Offices, LLP/
Wayne County Title Agency, Inc.
Phil Mariola
City Square Steakhouse
Jon McGurk
Buckeye Container
Jackie Middleton
The College of Wooster
Dan Shanahan
Buehler Food Markets
Bill Sheron
Wooster Community Hospital
Martha Starkey
Wayne Co. Convention & Visitors' Bureau
Tim Swift
The Wooster Brush Company
Dr. Anthony P. Tizzano
Cleveland Clinic Wooster
Paul Williams
Wooster Motor Ways
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Staff
Justin Starlin, President
Sue Peeples, Vice President
Samira Zimmerly, Project Coordinator
Angela Withrow-Chenevey,
Receptionist
Economic Indicators
JUN 14
MAY 14
JUN 13
Labor Force Employed
Wayne County
JUN 14
MAY 14
JUN 13
54,200
54,100
54,100
Unemployment, U.S.
6.3%6.3%7.8%
Unemployment, Ohio
5.9%5.5%7.7%
Labor Force Unemployed
Wayne County
2,700
2,400
3,800
Unemployment,
Wayne County
4.7%
4.2%
6.6%
CPI-U Index Covering All
Urban Consumers
238.343
237.900
233.504
Labor Force Total
Wayne County
56,900
56,500
57,900
CPI-W Index for Wage
Clerical Workers
234.702
234.216
230.002
Tuesday, September 16 u 5-7 PM u Hidden Valley Cabin
One of Wooster's best kept secrets is the Hidden Valley
Cabin nestled on 60 secluded acres in the Kilbuck Creek area
just outside Wooster. The site is the perfect getaway for
families and camping. They offer gold panning, geocaching, an
archaeological dig zone and enchanted forest for the kids! It's a great place for weddings, summer
day camps, corporate events, birthday parties & reunions. The cabin is located at 5510 Lattasburg
Road exactly across from the number 8 mile marker. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, October 21 u 5-7 PM u Friendtique
Come experience Friendtique! Located at 223 West Liberty Street in downtown Wooster, Friendtique
offers 10,000 square feet of new and gently used antiques, furniture, jewelry and clothing. Their
newly renovated building is full of recycled materials including fixtures from the closed Freedlander's
Department store. All profits from Friendtique go to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County
to provide revenue for patient care. If someone you know has received the compassionate services
of Hospice, you understand the longing to "give back". Bring a friend and stop by for some delicious
treats!
BAH at Ohio State ATI
Over 175 Chamber members
attended a casual gathering at Ohio
State ATI on Wednesday, August 6th.
ATI Director Dr. Jim Kinder shared a
brief overview of Ohio State ATI and
how they rank first in the nation in
awarding 2-year degrees in agriculture.
United States Senator Rob Portman was
in attendance and gave us an update on
activities in Washington DC.
Small Business Workshop
Need small business help? Attend our information packed sessions and learn about local
resources, licenses, financing, business planning, common pitfalls & more from a certified business
counselor!
When: Wednesday, September 3 @ 2 PM • Wednesday, October 1 @ 5:30 PM
Where: Wooster Chamber of Commerce • 377 W. Liberty Street • Wooster
Register on-line at www.cantonsbdc.org.
A small materials fee applies.
Main stage entertainment
Friday, September 26
5 PM • Wildcard
8 PM • John Hardy Band
Side Stage: Chardon Polka Band
Saturday, September 27
5 PM • Jynxed
8 PM • Midnight Special
MASSKRUGSTEMMEN CONTEST
On the hour Friday & Saturday Evenings
Test your strength and see if you are the
last one holding a beer stein filled with
water! Win a free Budweiser tee!
Friday, September 26 • Noon to 11 pm
Saturday, September 27 • 11am-11pm
• Downtown Wooster •
W
e've changed things up for Woosterfest 2014! Look
for the main stage, biergarten & expanded food tents
to be located on South Market Street! An art &
craft market will be added in the North Market quadrant.
Kinderplatz and contests will take place on West Liberty with
the car show taking place on East Liberty. Food concessions
will be located throughout the festival. Bring the entire
family down for a free family weekend!
WINE & BIERGARTEN
Visit the Biergarten sponsored by Real
Estate Showcase for $4 Draft Beers. We
will also be featuring craft beers including
Wooster's own JAFB. The wine tent will
feature a wide variety of Troutman Wines
produced right here in Wayne County.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 26 @ 6 PM
36 Teams of 4 will compete for prizes.
Pre-registration is required!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
KINDERPLATZ
Saturday, September 27 • 11 AM-4 PM
Free Children's Corner featuring inflatables,
balloon twisting, spin art, candy art,
Sparkles The Clown, pumpkin painting,
strolling superheroes & more!
TALENT SHOW
Saturday, September 27 @ 2 PM
Come watch Wooster & Wayne County's
undiscovered talent!
BEER STEIN RACE
Saturday, September 27 @ 6 PM
Spectators always have a great time
watching this fun but fierce competition.
CAR SHOw
East Liberty Street will be lined with
classic cars that will take you down
memory lane. Vote for your favorite in
the People's Choice Contest!
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ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
Stroll thru the many art and craft
exhibitors on North Market.
Wooster Glass Company
Gold Sponsors
Buckeye Container
Campbell Construction Company
Campbell Oil Company
Canaan Meats Ltd.
Dyer, Hughes, & Roche Inc.
Mansfield Distributing
Stanflo Properties LLC
Star Strategies, LLC
Troutman Vineyards
United Titanium, Inc.
WQKT Radio
Western Reserve Group
Wooster Community Hospital
Wooster Motor Ways
Silver Sponsors
Broken Rocks Cafe
Brookdale Place of Wooster
C&C Video Productions
Danbury Woods of Wooster
Hawkins Corporate Office
Lettergraphics, Inc.
Marinello Realty
Wooster Hydrostatics
Bronze Sponsors
Apple Creek Banking Company, The
Beaver Wholesale Meats
Best Western
Blue City Studios
Buehler's Fresh Foods
The Buren Insurance Group
Cleveland Plumbing Supply Co.
D+S Distribution
D.C. Curry Lumber Company
Friendly Wholesale Company
Frontz Drilling, Inc.
H & R Block
The Hampton Inn
Insurance Centre Agency
Leppo Rents, Bobcat of Wooster
MacKenzie's Silver & Gold
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home
Moser Concrete Construction, Inc.
Murr Printing
Pine Tree Barn
Purina Animal Nutrition
PNC Bank
Ray Crow Cleaners
Richard Law Office LLC
Ross Law Offices LLC
Small Business Development Center
Staley Technologies, Inc.
Storck Law Office
Troyer Roofing & Construction LLC
VIP Travel of Wooster
Walthall CPAs
Wayne Insurance Group
Wooster Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Office Technology
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Membership News
ᎰPrentke
Ꮀ
Romich announced that they have developed a new device that willl
allow children who cannot speak on their own the ability to communicate with
others. The new keyboard will be ready for use this fall.
ᎰCongratulations
Ꮀ
to Angie Giltner, president of Empower Training & Assessment Company for
obtaining her master's degree in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac University.
ᎰRobert
Ꮀ
Gessner, president of MCTV has been elected chairman of the American Cable Association.
Congratulations!
ᎰThe
Ꮀ Wayne Center for the Arts has hired a new Executive Director, Dayna Sear, a native of
Pennsylvania. Welcome to Wooster!
ᎰCertified
Ꮀ
Chimney Professionals announced that Robert Nesbit of Chim-Base Vent Works LLC has
earned the Certified Chimney Professional Designation.
ᎰᎰ Congratulations to Brian Boyer & Olivia Bumb on their recent wedding...best wishes!
ᎰDr.
Ꮀ Michael Tefs was installed as the 45th President of the Buckeye Association of School
Administrations (BASA) on August 12th. Congratulations!
ᎰJon
Ꮀ Crum, President & COO of Seaman Corporation was recognized in Smart Business Akron/
Canton magazine for their new business development model.
ᎰCongratulations
Ꮀ
to Pallotta Ford for receiving the 2013 President's Award from Ford Motor
Company. This prestigious award for customer satisfaction is only awarded to the top 1% dealers
nationwide.
ᎰHabitat
Ꮀ
for Humanity ReStore is moving! They will officially be open for business at 6096 E.
Lincoln Way starting September 15th.
ᎰCongratulations
Ꮀ
to Steve Matthew, President of Wooster Hydrostatics for being named
President of the Wayne County Community Foundation.
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Thirty-six students were
selected to participate in the
2014/2015 class of Leadership
Wooster. Orientation was held on
Wednesday, August 13th at Christian
Children's Home of Ohio. In addition
to outdoor team building exercises on
the ropes course, students took a self
assessment test and learned about
the roles & myths of being a leader.
A Party is Brewing and You Are Invited
Join us for a frightfully good time for the 4th Annual YP Costume Party
at Long, Cook & Samsa on Wednesday, October 15th starting at 5:30
PM. There will be lots of tricks and treats so come dressed in your best
costume for a chance to win some great prizes. Bring a friend and have
a spooktacular time! There is no admission charge and delicious food &
drinks will be provided by Long, Cook & Samsa. For reservations visit
www.yphalloweenparty.eventbrite.com
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Climb the Rung While Your Still Young
Bruce Hendrick, President & CEO of RBB
Systems and founder of Organizational Development Services LLC
will be the guest speaker at the second Professional Development
Series hosted by the Young Professionals. The luncheon will be
held on Wednesday, September 17th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at
the Wayne County Public Library. His presentation, entitled "Be
Credible and Get Promoted without Sacrificing Your Integrity"
will provide YPs with tips on how to climb the rung while your
still young. The cost of the event is complimentary but reservations must be made in
advance at www.ypdevelopmentseries.eventbrite.com.
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Over a dozen members of
the Young Professionals donated
their time at the People to People
Back to School Event held on
Monday, August 4th at Church of
the Nazarene. Members helped
kids put together great back-toschool outfits while others helped
fold clothes and clean. Our thanks
to these volunteers for making the first day of school a little less dreadful!
Meet up on
Market
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YP Members met up for happy
hour at the Market Grill on Thursday,
August 7th. It was a beautiful
summer evening to enjoy the
company of other YPS along with
great food & drink from the Market
Grill!
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